H.R. No. 224

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in Austin
	on February 22, 2023, to celebrate Pearland Day at the State
	Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Located in Brazoria County, Pearland was originally
	established as Mark Belt in 1893, but the following year, its name
	was changed to reflect the large number of pear trees in the area;
	by 1898, the town had a newspaper, 12 businesses, and 75 residents;
	however, its growth slowed considerably, and many of its fruit
	trees were destroyed when it was hit by the Galveston hurricane in
	1900; the planting of oranges and figs helped revive local
	agriculture, until the freeze of 1918 caused another wave of
	damage; Pearland bounced back a second time, though, and in 1934,
	oil and gas were discovered in the area, prompting significant
	growth in the decades that followed; and
	WHEREAS, While enjoying the benefits of its proximity to
	Houston and such sites as the Johnson Space Center, Kemah
	Boardwalk, and the beaches in Galveston, Pearland maintains its own
	unique character; in 1999, it was named an All-America City by the
	National Civic League, and its notable attractions include the more
	than 100-year-old Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Depot,
	Pearland Town Center, and an emerging biotech and manufacturing
	area known as the Kirby District; and
	WHEREAS, Pearland is fortunate to have a local chamber of
	commerce that works diligently to further the city's development
	and keep the citizenry informed on matters that affect the region;
	the city also boasts a highly rated school system that is committed
	to helping with workforce development; moreover, the University of
	Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus is meeting area needs with the
	addition of a health science building, and the city benefits from an
	ongoing partnership between the university and Alvin Community
	College; and
	WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Pearland has experienced
	explosive growth, substantial development, and a handful of
	tragedies along the way, but it would not be what it is today
	without that history; from humble beginnings to becoming one of the
	fastest-growing communities in the country, Pearland will continue
	its neighborly and warm traditions for generations to come; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day at
	the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
	best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
	Thompson of Brazoria
	Phelan Guerra Murr
	Allen Guillen Neave Criado
	Allison Harless Noble
	Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
	Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
	Ashby Harrison Orr
	Bailes Hayes Ortega
	Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
	Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
	Bernal Herrero Perez
	Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
	Bonnen Holland Price
	Bowers Howard Ramos
	Bryant Hull Raney
	Buckley Hunter Raymond
	Bucy Isaac Reynolds
	Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
	Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
	Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
	Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
	Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
	Canales Kacal Schofield
	Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
	Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
	Cole Kitzman Shine
	Collier Klick Slaton
	Cook Kuempel Slawson
	Cortez Lalani Smith
	Craddick Lambert Smithee
	Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
	Darby Leach Stucky
	Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
	Dean Longoria Talarico
	DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
	Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
	Dutton Lozano Thimesch
	Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
	Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
	Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
	Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
	Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
	Gates Meyer Turner
	Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
	Geren Moody Vasut
	Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
	Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
	González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
	González of El Paso Morrison Wu
	Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 224 was adopted by the House on February
	22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House